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Warriors' Charles Bassey plays big role in win over Phoenix

Charles Bassey provided a vital boost for the Golden State Warriors during their 116-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Stepping into a larger role following Draymond Green's ejection, Bassey recorded a career-best 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting while adding 8 rebounds and a plus-minus of +10 in 23 minutes of play.

Stephen Curry led all scorers with 34 points, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 20 points to the winning effort. The Warriors overcame a sluggish start that saw them trail by 12 points after the opening quarter, where they struggled with 33 percent shooting and poor efficiency from beyond the arc.

Head coach Steve Kerr praised the chemistry between Bassey and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, noting their effective pick-and-roll execution throughout the contest.

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